E Lei
Almost 100 years ago, writer Don Blanding had an idea that he thought was good enough to share with his bosses, editors of the Honolulu...
Ride and Rope With a Rodeo Champ
“Mr. Consistent” Mike Beers is a former world champion roper, 24-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, ProRodeo Hall of Famer, and the only roper...
The Art of the Pāʻū
A beautiful tradition rides on! Hawaiʻi’s people fell in love with the horse as soon as the first one arrived in 1803, quickly learning to ride...
Aloha, Paniolo
When we lose a member of our paniolo ‘ohana, we all feel diminished for a time. Last fall, three of our Paniolo Preservation Society Hall of Famer’s...
Upcountry Christmas in Waimea
The Holiday Season is such a special time in Waimea; it’s hard to imagine that it wasn’t always that way. Christmas actually came to Hawai‘i with the early missionaries …
Church Row, A Place of Many Faiths
Imiola Congregational Church - photo courtesy Historic Hawaii FoundationIt’s November, the season of thanksgiving and a time to reflect on the many...
Parker Ranch, More Than Beef
Dairy boys, working under highly sanitary conditions, proudly show their working apparel, with hands folded neatly behind the aprons. Left to right:...
A New Look for the Heritage Center
Harry Kawai, Parker Ranch Superintendent, leading a steer out to a long boatFor the last several months, Dr. Momi Naughton and her team from the Kō...
You’re Invited to Our Non-Gala
Your Kōkua is Needed! In the past, we've held an annual gala for our fundraising efforts. This year, it's just not possible, but we still need your...
Virtual Author Talk: David Wolman
The triumphant true story of the native Hawaiian cowboys who crossed the Pacific to shock America at the 1908 world rodeo championships Oregon Book...
A Monument to Paniolo Pride
A long time ago, at a rodeo far, far away, three Hawaiian paniolo thrilled the fans in Cheyenne, Wyoming with spectacular wins. It was 1908, and...
The Diversity of Paniolo
Archie Kaʻauʻa - Photo by Archie Kaʻauʻa, Jr.Your Paniolo Preservation Society stands up for cowboys and cowgirls from around the world, sharing our...
Not the First Tough Times
Cartoon of Rally Greenwell, General Manager - Parker Ranch These are challenging days for our island and state, no doubt about it. The pandemic has...
Become a Member!
Saddle up and join today to be a part of our ʻohana! Renew now or join PPS and receive your membership which includes: 10% off our store merchandise...
Meet Justina!
Justina Wood, Manager - Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables (photo by Susan Chouinard) Paniolo Preservation Society is delighted to welcome...
Aloha Alex Penovaroff
Wild Bill's Rodeo on Nov. 10, 2019 - photo courtesy Sarah AndersonAlex Penovaroff, one of Hawaii’s finest horsemen, left this world on Friday,...
Naughty or Nice, Paniolo Gifts for Everyone
Paniolo Preservation Society has lots of fun, cowboy-themed gifts for just about everybody on your list. Come on into the Gift Shop inside the...
Nā Paniola
Seven women grace the Paniolo Hall of Fame With the Class of 2019 inductees, the Paniolo Hall of Fame (PHOF) now contains seven women, all of whom...
